Cyclist killed in A19 car crash near Sunderland

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Image caption, A cyclist was in collision with a Ford Fiesta on the A19 northbound near Sunderland

A cyclist has died after being involved in a collision with a car on the A19.

The crash involved a Ford Fiesta at about 01:35 BST on the northbound dual carriageway between the A183 Offerton and A1231 North Hylton, Northumbria Police said.

A force spokesman said the man's family have been informed and "our thoughts are with them at this awful time".

Police are appealing for witnesses, in particular a lorry driver thought to be in the area at the time.

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